Nightforce Competition

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Sightmark Citadel

Nightforce Competition

VS

Sightmark Citadel

Nightforce Competition

The Nightforce Competition 15-55x52 scope offers exceptional resolving power through its advanced ED glass and superior lens coatings, ensuring outstanding clarity across its entire magnification range. Weighing just 27.8 ounces, it is 24% lighter than the 12-42 x 56 Benchrest scope, enhancing maneuverability without sacrificing performance. This scope features a side parallax adjustment turret for precise focus from 25 yards to infinity, essential for minimizing optical distortion. Hi-Speed windage and elevation adjustments of .125 MOA come standard with ZeroStop, providing positive and repeatable adjustments over a lifetime of use. The non-illuminated DDR-2 reticle offers maximum precision for competitive shooters, making this scope an ideal choice for serious target applications.

Sightmark Citadel

The Sightmark Citadel is built for precision, offering a first focal plane reticle that adjusts with magnification to maintain consistent subtensions for accurate ranging at any level. This feature is ideal for long-range shooting, making range estimation simple and reliable. One of the key advantages of the Citadel is its red illuminated reticle, which enhances target visibility in low light, ensuring you don’t miss your shot in challenging conditions. I found the exposed, low-profile locking turrets to be incredibly user-friendly, providing quick adjustments when needed while the locking mechanism ensures accuracy even under stress. The 30mm single-piece tube, made from aircraft-grade aluminum, gives the scope exceptional durability, withstanding recoil and ensuring precise alignment over time. Finally, the fully multi-coated optics provide superb image quality, maximizing light transmission and delivering bright, accurate visuals.

Basic Details

BrandColorStyleSportItem WeightMaterial
Nightforce CompetitionNightforceBlackModern SportingHunting27.87 OuncesGlass
Sightmark CitadelSightmarkBlack3-18x50 LR2Hunting, Paintball, Airsoft26.1 OuncesAluminum

Magnification & Range

MagnificationParallax Setting
Nightforce Competition15-55x25 yards to infinity
Sightmark Citadel3-18x25 yards to infinity

Performance Insights

Eye ReliefZoom RatioFOVNight Vision
Nightforce Competition3.5 inches3.7:1‎8.1 DegreesNo
Sightmark Citadel‎3 Inches6:16.5° - 1.1°No

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Diameter & Tube Size

Tube SizeTube DiameterObjective Diameter
Nightforce Competition30mm30mm52mm
Sightmark Citadel30mm30mm50mm

Compatibility

Compatible DevicesMounting Type
Nightforce CompetitionHandgun‎Cantilever Mount
Sightmark CitadelRifle‎Picatinny Mount

Additional Features

ReticleMax Elevation Adjustment
Nightforce Competition‎DDR-2100 MOA
Sightmark Citadel Mil-Dot 60 MOA

Built for Tough Conditions

WaterproofFogproofShockproof
Nightforce CompetitionYesYesYes
Sightmark CitadelYesYesYes

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